Stonewall’s new chair on trans rights, JK Rowling and the future of the LGBTQ+ movement

The Guardian· Apr 20, 2026· 30m 14s

An exclusive interview with Kezia Dugdale on the charity’s mistakes and the future of the LGBTQ+ movement. With reporting by Libby Brooks. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>

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Welcome to the program. I'm your host.
Welcome to the program. I'm your host.
0:00
Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.
Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.
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We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.
We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.
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The summit focused on energy policy and migration.
The summit focused on energy policy and migration.
0:14
Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.
Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.
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Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.
Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.
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